Economy Class & Beyond

Alaska Airlines formally joins Oneworld

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Today, Alaska Airlines formally joined the oneworld alliance, making it that 14th full member to join.   The airline joined the alliance after being invited in July 2020 - a mere 8 months (a rather rapid join). With its membership in the alliance, Alaska will add seven new airline partners and enhance its six existing partnerships with oneworld members, expanding the … [Read more...]

Looking at the Innovation: The winners of the Crystal Cabin Awards 2021

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At this time of year, Economy Class and Beyond would normally be on our spring travels. However, things are more than a little limited. However, for The Crystal Cabin Awards, the show went on today, with the winners announced today. Let's dive in and see what took home the awards today.   Cabin Concepts Dealing with the future of the cabin, this was won by Eviation … [Read more...]

Southwest Airlines orders 100 Boeing 737 MAX, options for 155 more

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It seems Southwest Airlines has confidence in the Boeing 737 MAX platform, with the airline signing for 100 firm orders of the Boeing 737 MAX, with options for 155 more. Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX - Image, The Boeing Company The deal comes after a multi-year fleet evaluation by Southwest and means that Boeing and its suppliers could build more than 600 new 737 … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (28th March)

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The clocks have jumped forward in the United Kingdom, indicating the start of British Summer Time (you have adjusted your clocks haven't you?). It's also Sunday, which means it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Famous Birmingham Exports: Black Sabbath (Broad Street, near Brindley Place, Birmingham). Travel Restrictions UK Government to impose £5000 … [Read more...]

Collinson to expand COVID-19 testing for the summer season

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One of the bigger private testers - Collinson - is to expand its testing capacity with new locations opening up to enable travellers to test when the time comes. Collinson's new drive-through testing facility at Gatwick - Image, Collinson. The testing group will open new facilities at Gatwick Airport and the O2 Arena, and expand operations at Luton … [Read more...]

British Airways starts to sell First Class Meal Kits

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It seems there's still an excess of... well, everything in the British Airways inventory draw. So, now we've got First Class Meal Kits on sale. To Box, To Sell.  The meal kits are a partnership between British Airways, Feast Box and DO & CO. They've teamed up together to create a limited-edition cook-at-home meal kit that mirrors British … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways to return to Mykonos

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Qatar Airways is growing its network back, with the airline planning to fly back to Mykonos, Greece for the summer season. Qatar Airways Airbus A320 at Hamad International Airport, Doha - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will operate an Airbus A320, three times a week to Mykonos, allowing connectivity from and to the Middle East and Asia. Planned operation … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus formally opens its Manchester based operation for bookings

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Aer Lingus is betting on a good summer in the UK, with the airline proceeding to launch its Manchester-based operation for Summer 2021 and beyond. Aer Lingus EI-EDY Airbus A330 Air to Air photography -Image, Aer Lingus The airline will launch four routes from Manchester. These are: Manchester-New York JFK is a year-round, daily service starting 29 July 2021 … [Read more...]